The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 102,500

€ 41,900

€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
57.2
73.2
81.1
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.4
113.6
190.7
193.4 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
19.37 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N63-M20
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
196 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
453 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
181.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft